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The Children Selling Newspapers in Nashville 116 Years Ago

By Bill Carey | September 23, 2026

When I see someone selling the Contributor, I think of Lewis Wickes Hine’s time in Nashville.

Hoboscopes: September 23, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a registered horseless carriage repairman, or a trained photo-cartographer. This one is dedicated to Tober Dwayne.

Faith

On Thursday, Sept. 8 my dog Faith was given a peaceful ending to months of pain and suffering.

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Our goal is to raise $10,000 by Oct. 8 to fully fund the next year’s worth of breakfasts (and give us room to grow!).

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Contributor Earns Two International Editorial Awards
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Hoboscopes: September 9, 2026
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Q&A with Michael Durham

By Judith Tackett | March 18, 2026

Michael Durham is a national leader who has fought all his life for housing justice and solutions to homelessness.

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Learn More About the Nonprofit Industrial Complex: Part 1

By Judith Tackett | March 18, 2026

That day I learned that when the cameras are on, everyone is on the same page. But when the cameras are off, the true discontent and disconnectedness become visible …

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Nashville Humane Association Celebrates 80 Years

By Amanda Haggard | March 11, 2026

“When we help people, we help pets stay in their homes”

Hoboscopes

Hoboscopes: March 11, 2026

By Mr. Mysterio | March 11, 2026

Mr. Mysterio is not a licensed astrologer, a trained astronomer, or a certified mop technician.

Features

‘Whistle’ is more alarming than its familiar premise

By Joe Nolan | March 4, 2026

Horror films are no different: gore, jump scares, final girls, supernatural forces, monsters, masked murderers and more are the reasons we want to watch scary movies in the dark.

Vendor Writing
Yellow Graphic reading: Vendor Writing

Who Buys the Paper?

By Chuck C. | March 4, 2026

In my almost 19 year association with The Contributor and holding Vendor Badge #0002, I have a pretty good idea who buys our paper.

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Empowering our homeless neighbors to achieve income, dignity, housing and community through storytelling, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

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